© Teutoburger Münzauktion
© Teutoburger Münzauktion
1 Thaler - Ferdinand III Vienna
| Silver | 28 g | 45 mm |
| Issuer | Austrian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ferdinand III (1637-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1648-1649 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1520-1754) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#86957 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed imperial eagle in a beaded inner circle, small orb between the eagle's heads, composite arms at center, small Austria shield below in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AVS DVX // BVR CO TYR EC date
Comment
Mint marks by J.C. Richthausen, circle with triangle, tip up or down.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Ferdinand III (Vienna) 1648-1649 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Austrian Empire. The Thirty Years War had just ended in 1648, and the empire was facing economic and political challenges. Despite these challenges, the coin was made of silver, indicating the value and wealth of the empire at that time. Additionally, the coin features an image of Ferdinand III, who was the Holy Roman Emperor at the time, signifying the importance of the coin and the empire's influence in Europe.
